Description: In 1863, during the American Civil War,Abraham Lincoln asserted that "Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth." Following his tenure in the White House after reconstruction, former President Rutherford B. Hays stated that “This is a government of the people, by the people, and for the people no longer.” The north and the federal government in D.C. had won the Civil War, yet in many ways the south had won Reconstruction. In this engaging presentation, the triumphs and failures of Reconstruction will be explored, including enduring myths and changing perceptions that made “These United States” into “The United States.” Teachers will receive materials to help them teach Florida Social Studies Standards involving Reconstruction, including primary sources.

Presenter Bio: David Purificato and his wife Lori live in Jacksonville Florida with Chanel, their mixed breed dog.  David is an adjunct professor at FSCJ and with a PhD in History from Stony Brook University.  He has a passion for the writing process and reader reception.  As an Americanist, David’s professional interests include nineteenth century American cultural and social history, with a focus on material culture in shared spaces such as the American parlor. His dissertation explores how the material book informs class development through the home library in nineteenth century America. David is a book collector and a Warhammer 40K miniature builder, painter, and player.  He enjoys playing 40K with his two adult children, Lorie and Stephen. 

**THIS IS A VIRTUAL WORKSHOP**

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